Statements & Blogs

5 Sep - Irish Stock Exchange 2016 profits up 21% to €8m

"2016 was a standout year for the ISE - we are well-positioned to embrace the challenges and opportunities of Brexit" - CEO Deirdre SomersRevenues up 6% to €29m as listing revenues grow and equity trading volumes hit a record highGrowth…

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3 Aug - SBCI supports over 21,000 SMEs with loans totalling €855m

SBCI publishes its mid-year 2017 update SBCI now supports loans totalling €855m to over 21,000 Irish SMEs employing over 106,000 people57% increase in SBCI-supported loans in H1 2017Average loan size of €42,000 continues to increase (from €40,000 in June 2016)…

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2 Aug - IMO warns of dangers with growing online consultations with GPs

  Online GP Consultations should not replace face-to-face consultations in general practice Online GP Consultations can lead to an incorrect diagnoses or noncompliance with clinical guidelinesWednesday 2nd August 2017: The Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has said that online GP consultations…

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26 Jul - Statement by Irish Dental Association

IDA reacts to CSO figures that HSE funded treatments under the Dental Treatment Service Scheme fall by over 16% between 2013 and 2016  Shocking impact of cuts in state funding for dental care as Ireland faces oral health crisis Irish…

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26 Jul - PERMANENT TSB GROUP HOLDINGS PLC   2017 INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Key Points: Profit Before Exceptional Items and Tax of €53 millionNet Interest Margin increased by 38 basis points to 1.81% from 1.43% in H1 2016Operating Expenses reduced by €8 million (5%) Year-on-Year (‘YoY’) Low Impairment Charge of €6 million Fully…

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